Recipe for cooking plaza III, the steakhouse, steak soup

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Plaza III Steak Soup

Source: Plaza III, The Steakhouse - published in the Kansas City Star

1/2 lb. ground chuck
1/2 C. chopped onions
1/2 C. chopped celery
1/2 C. chopped carrots
1/2 C. margarine
1 C. flour
1 qt. plus 1 C. water
1 tsp. MSG (such as Accent)
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 Tbsp. beef base paste
1 C. chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet
1 C. frozen mixed vegetables

Cook ground chuck in a skillet over med. heat until meat is well-browned; drain and set aside.

Place chopped onions, celery and carrots in a sm. saucepan; add water just to cover. Heat to boiling and boil just until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain and set aside.

Melt margarine in a 2-qt. saucepan over med. heat. Stir in flour and blend until smooth. Gradually stir in 1 qt. plus 1 C. water. Cook, stirring, until hot, smooth and thickened. Stir in monosodium glutamate, pepper, beef base and tomatoes. Cook 1 min., stirring constantly. Stir in browning sauce, frozen mixed vegetables, cooked vegetables and browned meat. Cover and cook over med. heat 30 min., stirring occasionally.

Makes approximately approximately 1 1/2 qt..

Per 1-C. servings: 346 cal. (61 percent from fat), 24 grams total fat (6 grams saturated), 28 milligrams cholesterol, 24 grams carbohydrates, 11grams protein, 359 milligrams sodium, 2 grams dietary fiber